Ottha, Oṭṭha: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Ottha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

oṭṭha : (m.) 1. a camel; 2. the lip.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

1) Oṭṭha, 2 (Vedic uṣṭra, f. uṣṭrī, buffalo = Ohg. Ags. ur, Lat. urus bison, aurochs. In cl. Sk. it means a camel). It is mentioned in two lists of domestic animals, Vin. III, 52; Miln. 32. At J. III, 385 a story is told of an oṭṭhī-vyādhi who fought gallantly in the wars, and was afterwards used to drag a dung-cart. Morris, J. P. T. S. 1887, 150 suggests elephant. (Page 165)

2) Oṭṭha, 1 (Vedic oṣṭha, idg. *ō (u) s; Av. aosta lip; Lat. ōs mouth = Sk. āḥ Ags. ōr margin) the lip A. IV, 131; Sn. 608; J. II, 264; III, 26 (adhar° & uttar° lower & upper lip), 278; V, 156; DhA. I, 212; III, 163; IV, 1; VvA. 11; PvA. 260. Cp. bimboṭṭha. (Page 165)

Pali book cover
context information

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

Discover the meaning of ottha in the context of Pali from relevant books on Exotic India

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Oṭṭha (ओट्ठ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Oṣṭha.

2) Ottha (ओत्थ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sthag.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

Discover the meaning of ottha in the context of Prakrit from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: